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I strongly believe that shared governance would be to the detriment of all Guyanese

Nov 28, 2018 KNews Letters Comments Off on I strongly believe that shared governance would be to the detriment of all Guyanese

DEAR EDITOR, Messrs Sean Ori and Ruel Johnson wrote letters touting ‘shared governance’ as a benefit to Guyana. While they arrived at their conclusions on differing bases – Ori by his...

Republic Bank “agrees” to take over Scotiabank operations …Not so fast- Finance Ministry warns

Nov 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Republic Bank “agrees” to take over Scotiabank operations …Not so fast- Finance Ministry warns

The owners of Trinidad-owned Republic Bank is to take over the local operations of Scotiabank, ending what would have been decades of stay for that Canadian banking institution in Guyana. However,...

Central Bank finds Republic Bank takeover of Scotia worrying

Nov 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Central Bank finds Republic Bank takeover of Scotia worrying

…BoG Governor says all implications must be considered before approval By Kiana Wilburg Republic Bank’s announcement yesterday that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Scotia Bank’s...

Ogle airport trace robbery… Second car found with police radio sets inside

Nov 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Ogle airport trace robbery… Second car found with police radio sets inside

On Monday afternoon, police acting on information, went to Princes and High Streets, where they intercepted a silver-coloured Toyota Premio bearing registration plates, HC6573. The car was...

Increased Scrutiny of Development Plans for oil sector a small step in right direction – Ram

Nov 28, 2018 KNews ExxonMobil, News Comments Off on Increased Scrutiny of Development Plans for oil sector a small step in right direction – Ram

By Kiana Wilburg The decision of the Energy Department to increase its scrutiny of ExxonMobil’s Field Development Plan (FDP) for the Liza Phase Two Project marks a small step in the right...

Pandit among possible choice for new G/T Mayor

Nov 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Pandit among possible choice for new G/T Mayor

First past the post winner for Constituency #1 in the Georgetown Local Government area, Pandit Ubraj Narine is among the possible candidates being considered as a replacement for Patricia Chase-Green...

Govt. contemplates road from Parika to Bartica

Nov 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. contemplates road from Parika to Bartica

… and a list of feasibility studies Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan, announced the government’s intention to build a road corridor linking Parika and Bartica, during his budget speech on...

E’bo rice miller hauled before court after blocking airfield access

Nov 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on E’bo rice miller hauled before court after blocking airfield access

A prominent Essequibo rice miller was arrested Monday at Hampton Court for allegedly blocking access on the reserve plot of land leading to aerodrome. Yesterday, Wazeer Hussein, appeared at the Anna...

Kuru Kururu man brutally chops partner then kills self

Nov 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Kuru Kururu man brutally chops partner then kills self

Melissa Andrews, 30, of Swan Village, Kuru Kururu Soesdyke/Linden Highway is in a critical condition at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation after being brutally chopped yesterday by her...

Once you meet 50 you got to watch you step

Nov 28, 2018 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Once you meet 50 you got to watch you step

Due to the current financial situation caused by the slowdown in the economy, the Government decide to implement a scheme to put workers of 50 years of age and older on early, mandatory retirement....

National Schools’ track and field c/ships Barclay strikes Gold again in Long Jump

Nov 28, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on National Schools’ track and field c/ships Barclay strikes Gold again in Long Jump

The National Schools’ Track and Field Championships resumed yesterday at the National Track and Field Center (NTFC), Leonora after it had a break for the swimming and cycling championships that...

Guyana announce 31-man team to defend the land

Nov 28, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana announce 31-man team to defend the land

Hosts of the 2018 Caribbean Boxing Championship (CBC) formerly the Caribbean Development Tournament (CDT), Guyana, have listed a heavy 31- person boxing contingent to contest the tournament that will...

The Budgets of Jagdeo and Jordan have a lot in common

Nov 28, 2018 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on The Budgets of Jagdeo and Jordan have a lot in common

When you are in Opposition, you are at a disadvantage in criticizing the Budget because you do not have access to all the data necessary for a complete analysis. But the Opposition can offset that...

EU decries femicides within the country, 28 so far for 2018

Nov 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on EU decries femicides within the country, 28 so far for 2018

Femicides- the intentional killing of women — has permeated the social atmosphere of not just the Caribbean region but Guyana as well. The ill, in just this year has caused the lives of 28...

Budget fails to move conversation forward on preparation for oil and gas – Opposition Leader

Nov 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Budget fails to move conversation forward on preparation for oil and gas – Opposition Leader

At a time when Government boasts about preparation for first oil in 2020, Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo is of the view that the 2019 budget presentation delivered by Finance Minister, Winston...

Eight police band members under close arrest for theft of model planes

Nov 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Eight police band members under close arrest for theft of model planes

-three Berbice ranks questioned about ganja allegedly taken from crashed car Band concerts by the Guyana Police Force have become a popular feature of Christmas, but those concerts appear to be in...

Reconstruction of Bridges attract 26 $$ multi-million dollar bids

Nov 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Reconstruction of Bridges attract 26 $$ multi-million dollar bids

The National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NTPAB) yesterday opened 26 bids which were vied for the reconstruction of two bridges. The bridges scheduled for reconstruction are Area...

Four firefighters to be charged for theft from crash-landed plane

Nov 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Four firefighters to be charged for theft from crash-landed plane

Charges have been recommended against four firefighters, including a senior rank, for stealing valuables from the Fly Jamaica aircraft that crash-landed on November 9 at the Cheddi Jagan...

Health facilities reluctant to adhere to Licensing Act — MoPH Director of Standards

Nov 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Health facilities reluctant to adhere to Licensing Act — MoPH Director of Standards

Director of Standards and Technical Services within the Public Health Ministry, Dr. Julian Amsterdam, has noted that despite a law that clearly spells out the need for licensing, several health...

Bandit gets two years for robbery

Nov 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Bandit gets two years for robbery

A pleading 21-year-old Steve Williams found himself being slapped with three charges yesterday for robbery under arms. Williams who made an appearance before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan in the...

Bitter, sweet budget for Private Sector Commission

Nov 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Bitter, sweet budget for Private Sector Commission

While commending Minister of Finance Winston Jordan on yet another early budget, the Private Sector Commission has noted that it makes no provision for relief on energy costs which are “stifling...

Guard against malicious, vexatious prosecution

Nov 28, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Guard against malicious, vexatious prosecution

– Prime Minister urges at launching of Prosecutors’ Code By Feona Morrison “The job of the prosecutor is not to secure a conviction at all cost, it is to be able to ensure justice. And...

BK Tiwari 60th Birth Anniversary Football Competition Winners receive prizes

Nov 28, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on BK Tiwari 60th Birth Anniversary Football Competition Winners receive prizes

Winners of this year’s Brian Tiwari 60th Birth Anniversary Football Competition were rewarded with their prizes on Monday, during a simple ceremony that was conducted, at the Company’s Head...

Four Guyanese Gyms/9 Athletes compete at Crossfit Paramaribo Throwdown Tonica Archer cops silver in Female Scaled Class

Nov 28, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Four Guyanese Gyms/9 Athletes compete at Crossfit Paramaribo Throwdown Tonica Archer cops silver in Female Scaled Class

Tonica Archer of Genesis Fitness Gym led the 9-member Guyanese contingent which competed at last weekend’s Crossfit Paramaribo Throwdown in Suriname, a two-day event which attracted athletes from...

MOM, GTU Nat School’s Swimming C/Ships Golds for Grant, Seaton & fastest female time from Persaud But Swimming still suffering from lack of support

Nov 28, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on MOM, GTU Nat School’s Swimming C/Ships Golds for Grant, Seaton & fastest female time from Persaud But Swimming still suffering from lack of support

By Sean Devers Seventeen-year-old Amy Grant and her North Georgetown (district 11) team mate 14-year-old Leon Seaton won three Gold Medals, while 12-year-old Aleka Persuad swam the fastest...